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Rains revive Iraq’s wetlands after years of drought
Much-needed rain is bringing life back to the ancient ecosystem of the Huwaizah Marshes, after years of devastation.
Is Iran’s oil storage nearly full – and will it have to cut production?
Experts predict Iran could gradually scale back oil production if the US naval blockade of Hormuz persists.
How Hezbollah’s fibre optic drones test Israel’s sophisticated radar system
Immune to jamming and invisible to radar, the low-cost drones are piercing through Israel’s multibillion-dollar systems.
‘No more Mr Nice Guy’: Trump warns Iran to ‘get smart’ over stalled talks
The US president has railed against Iran's proposal on Truth Social as uncertainty over the fragile ceasefire grows.
At least three killed, more than 10 injured in Russian attacks on Ukraine
Russia launched at least 19 attacks on the Donetsk region and 833 across the Zaporizhia region, authorities say.
What role has Russia played in Mali’s security and the Sahel region?
Russia, which has been making inroads into the Sahel through defence partnerships, now faces scrutiny.
How US and Iran are playing a crypto cat-and-mouse game over sanctions
Iranian authorities and people are increasingly using cryptocurrencies to evade sanctions. The US is playing catch-up.
Five charts that show the rise of global militarisation
As countries spend more on their militaries, what does that mean for spending on healthcare and education?
Germany arrests Kazakhstan citizen accused of spying for Russia
Prosecutors say the man, identified only as Sergej K, has been in 'continuous contact' with Russian intelligence.
Ukraine targets Druzhba pipeline to sever Russian oil, influence in EU
Hungary and Slovakia are still buying Russian oil. Seeing weakness in Brussels, Kyiv means to stop that trade.
Indonesia puts four soldiers on trial over acid attack on activist
The accused face up to 12 years in prison for the attack that burned one-fifth of activist Andrie Yunus's body.
‘Particularly badly exposed’: How the Iran war is hitting the UK
The likelihood of economic woes and unrest grows as the conflict shows no sign of ending.
‘Encouraging’: Global rainforest loss slows in 2025 after record year
The researchers credit the slowdown to policies implemented by Brazil's President Lula da Silva to curb deforestation.
What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united front on oil pricing.
What are OPEC and OPEC +, and why has the UAE quit?
The Gulf state is the latest to quit the group, which was created to form a united front on oil pricing.
From exile to judge: Symbolism in Syria’s trial of Assad, former officials
Formerly sentenced to death, Judge al-Aryan now oversees trial, but transitional justice still far from complete.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Bosnia signs up to Trump-linked pipeline to reduce Russian gas dependence
The European Union warns that the deal on the link to Croatia could jeopardise Bosnia’s bid to join the bloc.
Is a US-Iran deal still possible?
As the Strait of Hormuz stays largely shut and Washington sends mixed signals, talks run through Islamabad and Moscow.